CVE-2008-6299 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Low 3.5 Published 26 Feb 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Authenticated users can inject malicious scripts into Joomla via weblinks or content modules, potentially compromising other users.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-6299?

CVE-2008-6299 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Joomla Joomla, published on 26 Feb 2009. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Joomla! 1.5.7 and earlier allow remote authenticated users with certain privileges to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the title and description parameters to the com_weblinks module and (2) unspecified vectors in the com_content module related to "article submission."

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6299?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Joomla Joomla.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6299?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-6299 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2008-6299 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-6299 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-mrv3-jrq5-xxhf.